Bedrooms
There are a total of 7 bedrooms, 5 in the Castle and 2 in Monkton Cottage. They are all named after Scottish mythical creatures, and each has a sketch by local artist Liz Crombie-Foulds to illustrate what they are. The beds have luxuriously comfortable mattresses, and duvets and pillows are made from recycled plastic bottles to minimise our impact on the environment. Cots or extra mattresses for children can be provided on request.
The Castle
Ashray
This is our most luxurious suite, with king-size four poster bed, walk in wardrobe, and striking en-suite bathroom decorated in the style of Kandinsky with Jacuzzi bath and large rain shower.
Ashray
Scots mythology: The Ashray or Asrai is a water faery which is completely translucent in appearance. They are unable to live on land and are completely nocturnal, so can only be found at night.
NicNevin
This is a large and bright room with super king-size four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with shower/bath.
NicNevin
Scots mythology: Queen of Elphame (Fairyland), her name means “daughter of the divine”, goddess of wisdom and magic.
Ghillie Dhu
This large and atmospheric room has a Tudor style, king-size, four poster bed. It shares a shower room.
Ghillie Dhu
Scots mythology: a solitary male faerie, wild and shy but kind to children. Dresses in leaves and moss, said to have dark hair, particularly fond of birch trees.
Selkie
The Selkie room has a king-size bed and shares a shower room. The walls are painted with a mural by the Boss Witch, depicting Selkies in the ocean around Scotland.
Selkie
Scots mythology: playful seals, they are able take off their fur coats and appear as beautiful humans. If you hide their skin, they can’t return to the water and are forced to remain human.
Brownie
This is our family room with large fairytale mural on one wall. There is one king-size bed at ground level, and a platform with king-size bed and single bed above. It shares a shower room.
Brownie
Scots mythology: also known as gruagach in Scots Gaelic, small household spirit, often dressed in rags, that does chores around the house and farm in return for offerings of food. If offered clothes or money they become offended and leave.
The Cottage
Unicorn
Large, bright and luxurious room with king-size bed. Velvet curtains, a crystal chandelier and ornate gold mirror all contribute to the feeling of luxury. Shared shower room.
Unicorn
Mythical creature: the Scottish national animal, symbolising purity, innocence and power. The horn is said to have healing power and can purify poisoned water.
Wulver
This room has a comfortable, kind-size bed and walk in wardrobe. Shared shower room.
Wulver
Scots mythology: a wolf-human hybrid, similar to werewolf in appearance, but who doesn’t transform. Gentle and generous, they live on fish, which they will share with people in need.
